Zak Sos
Zak Sos joined KTVU in October 2021. Prior to joining the station, he covered the arrest of one of the first alleged January 6 co-conspirators, Lonnie Coffman, in Alabama, whose vehicle was discovered with Molotov cocktails near the Capitol building. Zak reported live after a devastating 2015 Metro North train crash outside of New York City, which killed six, injured more than a dozen, and prompted an overhaul of federal safety regulations. He was on the ground live as wildfires and floods devastated Colorado Springs in 2012.
Zak reported at News 12 in New York City and WHNT News 19, the CBS affiliate in Huntsville, Alabama. He also worked behind the scenes at CNN and NY1 in New York City, and Reuters TV in London.
Zak grew up in New York City. He did his undergraduate studies at Goucher College in Maryland, followed by postgraduate studies at the London School of Economics and Cardiff University in Wales.
Zak reported extensively on the Covid-19 pandemic, speaking with the Bay Area's leading health experts. He closely covered the war in Ukraine, with an eye on what everyday Bay Area residents are doing to help, including a former Uber executive's decision to fly to the war zone, and volunteer for the army. He was in Union Square live after looters ransacked the area's high-end stores, prompting city leaders to reevaluate San Francisco's policing tactics. He reported live for the return of the Chinese New Year parade after the pandemic.
Zak is a big skier and during the winter you can find him trying to plan a last-minute weekend escape to Tahoe. He also enjoys hiking some of the Bay Area's beautiful trails. And he's still trying to eat his way through all the amazing diverse food scenes that the region offers.
The latest from Zak Sos
Remaining evacuation orders lifted for Oakland residents near Keller Fire
Several dozen residents of an Oakland hills neighborhood, impacted by a remaining evacuation order for the Keller Fire, were finally able to return home on Sunday evening.
Keller Fire in Oakland hills, 85% contained as some are allowed to their homes
Firefighters in the Oakland hills made progress fighting the Keller Fire on Saturday and were able to lift some of the mandatory evacuations facing nearby residents.
PG&E warns of possible Bay Area power shutoffs, Red Flag Warning in effect
Many Bay Area counties are under a PSPS warning through Saturday, aligning with the Red Flag Warning.
Fire Weather Watch scheduled for much of Bay Area starting Thursday
The National Weather Service issued a Fire Weather Watch for much of the Bay Area starting Thursday morning and running through Saturday evening. Fire officials say now is the time to finish up any mitigation work around your property, if you haven't already.
Beloved Lake Tahoe ski resort will not open or operate this season
Skiers will not be able to visit a resort near Lake Tahoe this season.
Pizza shop holds grand opening along Oakland's troubled Hegenberger corridor
The owner of Oakland's newest Round Table Pizza franchise is hoping his shop will help play a part in stopping the bleed of businesses fleeing the city's troubled Hegenberger corridor. The shop, located in the Hegenberger Gateway Center at 8450 Edgewater Drive, held a grand opening ceremony on Thursday.
New Castro business touted as success story of SF's First Year Free Program
The grand opening of a new wellness center in San Francisco's Castro District is being touted as a success story of the city's First Year Free Program. The program, which was extended earlier this year, waives permit fees for small businesses.
Poll: California voters show overwhelming support for Prop. 36
A new statewide poll in California found that nearly three-quarters of Golden State residents support Proposition 36, a ballot measure that would re-classify some misdemeanors as felonies and would also create a new category of crime called a "treatment-mandated felony."
SF Parent Coalition hosts Mayoral Candidate Forum
San Francisco's mayor and four other city hall hopefuls fielded questions during a public forum in the city's Richmond District on Monday. The forum was hosted by the SF Parent Coalition at George Washington High School.